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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29

The Treasury purchased sS,4s4,0O0 in
bonds last week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29

Pr. ducks, E. s. Morse, Fennimore.. a
Cage canary birds, Mrs. M. r. Guthrie,
Montfort .............. .............. 10
LIST Dsn'l Aupperle, Ian.
Exhfhif nouttrv CASTER. ......... 6U
End II. A. Mosre, Ian
caster. ......... 40
Ctdss 22-FrIats.
Exhibit grapes, A. Schmitt Lancaster TO
Exhibit Crabs, W. j. Bailey, Lancaster. d
Four var. apples, b. A. Graves, PlatteyiTe O
Cidss s3-Honey, Preserves, etc.
Sample vinegar, C. Napp. Lancaster. 10
Sample sorghum. LIST +. 4. Rector. Fonni.
more....s... s...-.. .....s...... / U
Sample sorghum, end. F. E. Rector, Fen
hinOie.. ....--..- .......... ........... y
One half doz. var. jelly. s, D. Pulford
one-half doz. var. pickles, T.. W. Clifton,
- hanCastsr. .......... "
one,hsh doz. var. canned fruit, Richard
Willis, Lancaster ........... 90
Sample apple butter, b. A. Graves, Platte
q, VINO SO 49,. ............. 3
AW -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29

If man could only see himself as
others see him. when he is drunk, or
even under the influence OF drink, he
might have more mental strength when
he is sober, to combat the great evil.
1t is well known that some men
when drunk become vicious. others
only foolish, but all lose manliness
and their condition is painfully shock
ing to behold.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29

We are glad to meet the women who
assure us that they are coming to the
W.C.T.U. meetings; that they intended
coming sooner and have been interested
in the work all the time. This work
is filled with noble purpose. Gods
promises attend them. What greater
assurance need we ask? Come one,
come all and help.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29

Messrs. F. B. Phelps, w. G. Richards,
and A. L. Brown, acted as judges in
the races and gave entire satisfaction.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29
DEPARTMENT E,

CIdss 90 Vegetables.
White Star potatoes. W. ], Bailey. Lam
Early Rose potatoes, W. j. Bailey, Ian
caster. ...........s... .....+..-... ~
Bell potatoes, A. Wilhelm, Lancaster. 50
Burbank Seedlings, pststoes, l.. \. Rog-
ers, Fennimore, ...........-..... 80
Early Ohio potatoes, L. n. Rogers, Fenni-
Peck turnips, E. W. Clifton, Lancaster. 50
Peck carrots, g. A. Croft, Lancaster. 50
Peck beets, Chas. Napp, Fennimore. So
Peck parsnips, Rufus Hannum, Lancaster 30
Peck onions. A. schmitt Lancaster so
One-half doz. cabbages, L. y. Rogers,
Fennimore 49,. ....+... .................- "
One-half doz. tomatoes. L. n. Rogers, Fen
ntmore. 5U
one-half doz. watermellons, Jno. Swal-
low, Ellenboro.. ........-......... 90
One-half doZ. musk MELONS, Fred Rector,
Exhibit celery. s d. Pulford, Lancaster 90
Exhibit caulihower, A. Schuitt, Lancaster 90
Pumpkin. d. Weaver, Lancaster.......-.. 80
Squash, Dewald Gamer, Ellenboro.....-. 80
Best display in above class, l.. n. Rogers, %
Class 2l-Pouttry and Birds.
Pr turkeys, Il. A. Moore, lancaster. 90
Pr. geese, Geo. A. Dyer, Lancaster ....... %
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29

The BARRETT CoMPANY.-Thec COM
pany that played here last week gave
good ntertalnments-al but the first
night. East Lynne was not suited to
the company. All their other plays were
first-class, and gave good satisfaction.
They had crowded house, Friday night,
when they played Josh Whitcomb.
They are at Boscobel this week, and
ought to get good houses. They are far
better than the average of travelling COM
panies, and deserve liberal patronage.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29
LANCASTER & SPECIFIES FERRY STAG
LANCASTER . BURTON STAGE.

LEAVES Lancaster every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at a. m. and Arrives at Burton at
IL
LEAVES Burton at 80 p. m. on same days and
Arrives at Lancaster at 80 p. m.
S. r. GREEN, Prop.
LANCASTER, BEETOWN & BLOOMINGTON
STAGE.
LEAVES Lancaster every Tuesday Thursday and
and Saturday at a. m. and Arrives at Bloom
ingtOn at ~ m.
LEAVES Bloomington at / p. IA. on same days
and Arrives at Lancaster at p. m.
S. JOHNSON, Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29

w. l.. McCord got discretionary
premium on his French coach horse,
there being no regular premium offered
for that breed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29
for Sale.

A good farm Is offered foT sale N
the town Of Lancaster, four miles north
Of this city, on the Mt. Ida road, con-
tanning lG5 acres go acres under
cultivation. and all under fence. Good
pasture and timber land.
TERMS-One-third cash, and bal.
ance to suit purchaser with interest at
z per cent.
For particulars enquire Of or address
LEVI GARNER,
fztf Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29

GREAT BARGAINS in Watches al
J ohm Baldwtn's Jewelry Store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29

The Free-for-all was a square race,
and good one.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29
Cbean Rates 10 Chicago and Return.

GO to John Baldwin's for all kinds
of Silver and Gold Jewelry.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS FROM THE
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEMPERANCE LES

First we owe love to all the world.
Second, Love requires US to be temper
ate ourselves, because only thus can
we aid others. Third, Love requires us
to do all we can to remove intemper-
ance from the world. Fourth, We
should grid on our armor and fight
the battle of temperance. Fifth, Success
can be gained only through Jesus
Christ.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29

Elias Balzelle, of Montfort, had two
stations and a mare here, the COM
bined weight Of which was about 5000
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29

pounds, none of them weighing under
100.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29
lato catsnp, IT. A. Moore, Lancasi
DEPARTMENT F.

Otus6 ~F-DUNIeEttc uTdctuTS
FIVE yds. flannel, home made, b. A. Graves
Ilatteflile. .....s...... .....s....
Five yds. wool cloth, home made d, A.
Graves, Platteville
Ten pounds. wool yarn, b. A. Graves,
fiAlIeVlile. ................. .........
Pr, wooden mittens, Is. A. Graves Platte
- 'AAAc ..s. 80 1900. .............
Pr wooden stockings, b. A. Graves, Platte
Pr. Cotton stockings, b. A. Graves, Platte
fAAAc ss.s
Counter pane. Mrs. NJ. A. Peddler. British
iolioW - ........... ........ .......
Pleeed guilt, Mrs. Geo. Mccarthy Lansas-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29

@S~~'Ss
Peck white winter wheat LIST W Bailey......Sl 90
Peck red winter wheat LIST Mccormick. 90
NI0O n
Peck spring wheat LIST K McCormiek............ 90
Peck white oats LIST Mccormick 90
"a yonn oWltlef ~
Peck mixed oats LIST Z Mckinney ............. 90
ID A Graves ................ so
Peck barley LIST Mccormick 90
Peck rye list w switzer 90
Peck white dent corn in ear lst W Clifton 90
Cd Jas Borah........ ..,,.................... so
Peck yellow dent corn LIST d d Utt....... 49,. %
de Mckinney ............................ so
Peck flint corn LIST Dawald Garner ............ "
"a W Enowden ....................... so
Peck fax seed b Bradbury. ......-.. %
Peck beans Chas p.................-...... 90
Peck peas Geo A Walker e. ~
Peck timothy seed Ed Mccormick ............ 90
Peck red clover seed w J Bailey ............. 90
Bushel sweet corn L Rogers.................. 90
Peck pop corn Ho 90
Best display in above class, Mccormick 80 2 90
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29
REDUCED PRICES.
s.

Dress GOods.-40-iRch All wool Checked and
Plain Dress Suitngs, reduced from soc 20 CSC.
40nch Atwood Canvas Suiting, reduced from
60 to 45c 23-inch Checks and Plaids, reduced
from 25c to i5c. 42inch Etamine Suitings in
Navy and Seal Brown, reduced from Soc 10 bOc.
40-inch Saxony Plaid Suitings, reduced from
Coo to Ale. 23.inch Illuminated Mohair Suitings
at SOC. 42-inch Beiges for summer wear at Doc,
reduced from 7Sc, l2nch Atwood Foules,
light and dark colors. worth S5c, at 65c. A full
line Of 4O-inch Armure Suitiugs al only Sl,W.
Quilts.-20O full size White Crochet Quilts,
only SOC. 200 full size White Crochet Quilts.
superior quality. only 90c, 200 extra size
White Crochet Quilts, emily 500 POO extra
size White Crochet, Marseilles Patterns, only
$i25 200 extra size White Crochet Quilts,
Si.35.
Turkish Bath ToWels.--At l0c, 15c, zoe,
25c, 30c, 35c, 40c. soc each. Another lot of
those extra size and quality Damask lluck
Towels at Csc,
ParasOls.-Satin Coaching parasos, all colors,
at 81. $3.50, s., sees, 1913. Satin Coaching
Parasols, black with colored lining, 80, Satin
Parasols, lace trimmed at St15, So, $3.50, So,
81 50, 81 to 50. Children's Satin Parasols, all
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29

A reference TO the list of premiums
will show that Mr.. Ed Mccormick, of
Little Grant, was very successful with
his stock here as well as at the Bloom
ington fair.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29
LIST Of PREMIUMS
AWARDED AT THE Lam CASTER AGRICULTURE
AL SOCIETY, SEPT. q, % AND %, 'S7.
DEPARTMENT A.
Gina I-nrnk, ILnrr.a

Stallion yrs old or over-lst Bolzell......Ss 90
I'd w l. AcCord ncaster......................4 90
Stallion yrs and under 4. VIM Richardson 90
Stallion and under 8, LIST Rufus Hannum... 4 90
Class s.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29
DEPARTMENT D.
Class II Farm MACHINERY.

Mower STANDARD #" Jno Mccormick Diploma
Stubble Pillow "MishRwaka" .............-. Diploma
Corn Cultivator Standard. ............. Diploma
Horse Hay Rake Tiger ................... Diploma
Hnrrorr Diploma
SulKy Pillow "Buford" -. ........... ... Diploma
Hay or Straw Cutter V Knapp ..... Diploma
Washing Machine A Croft..........:....... Diploma
Class IL Wagons. BuggieS, ETC.
2-Horse Carriage Hurley, Dasch & Hyde Diploma
Farm Wagon " 49,. Diploma
Top Buggy &" 49, Diploma
Cutter /" .- Diploma
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29
"THE MORGAN $500 SHOE"

Is the best shoe ever offered at the price. II is
made from the bright finished DOngola Kid, three
styles OF lasts six widths to each size, A, b, &,
d, Il and f, Common Sense, New York and Opera
Lasts.
Large assortment OF Low Shoes and slippers.
When ordering samples state as near as pos.
sihln cnlnr and nricn
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29
NOTES.

Many articles on exhibition that did
not take premiums were deserving of
mention but the HERALD does not wish
to be partial and we cannot mention all.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-29
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Deceased,

JOHN DOLPHIN. Sheriff
Grant County Wisconsin.
w. II Beebe, Plaintiffs attorney. postoflice
address Platteville. Grant County. Wisconsin.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-09-22

Work for home and also for tenn
perancc.
The last reason sand Native
Land" We cannot help . thrill
Of patriotism at the words "native
land"
"Breathes there q man with soul 50
dead
That never to himself hath said,
This is my own my native land, "
sings the poet and every one At
sometime feels bis heart expand
with love.of country. How lovely
is our native land, our beautiful
South with her balmy beezes and
bracing climate with her memories
Of the past and "the boys that
wore the grey" and her glorious
promise OF future prosperity.
Shall we allow her Just IS she is
recovering from the ravages Of war
10 be over run bya mob Of drunk
ards and rum sellersg No, thou
sand times no. Work for native
land and temperance.
let US them be up and doing,
With heart for every fate,
Still achieving still pursuing,
Learn to labor and to wait"
And will you not join and hell
us to work for Temperance. o.
rather "For God and Home an'
Native Land.
WILLIE Word.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-09-22
RuRELY VEcETABLE.


rorsaie IS AL DEALERS. si.oo per Bottle.
Prepared BY J. B. WILDER q Cos
LOUISVILLE kEaTuckNs
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-09-22

In another column Of this issue
will be found an entirely new and
novel specimen of attractive adj
vertising. It is one of the neatest
ever placed in our paper and we
think our readers will be we'll re
paid for examining the supposed
display letters in the advertise
ment of Prickly Ash Bitters. Sep
l, 8 weeks.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-09-22
Worth Knowing.

Mr.. W. H. Morgan, merchant,
Lake City, was taken with severe
Cold, attended with a distressing
Cough and running into Consump-
ton its in first stages. He tried
many so-callod popular cough
remedies and steadily grew worse.
Was reduced in flesh, had difficult
ty in breathing and was unable to
sleep. Finally tried DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption
and found immediate relief, and
after using about a half dozen bot
ties found himself well and has had
no return OF the disease. No Other
remedy can show so grand a recort
Of cures, as DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption Guaran
teed to do just what is claimed fol
it.-Trial bottle free a H. r. Moor,
& Cos Drug Store.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-09-22
1WStANI -
BEAST!
Mexican
Mustang
Liniment
CURES
srisfisa Scratches. CONTRACTED
I Lumbago, sprains, Muscles
/ pheumuivm. Strains, EruptionA,
/ nurps, Stitches, HOof All,
4 sealdA sur Jointas screw
stingA Backaehe, worms
Bitas Calls. swinneyi
Bruises Sores, baaale uAiA'
BunionS SPAWN Piles.
Corna Cracks.

THIS GOOD Old STANDBY
aeoompliahss for everybody exactly what is claimed
forfl one og the rsasona for The great popularity OF
tia MUSTANG Linlmeut + found in it, universal
appltenbffifv. Everybody needs such medicine.
The Lumbernaan needa Il in case Of accident
The Housewife needs Il for generaifamily USE
The Caun4er needs &c for MS teams and his men-
The Mechanic needs Il always on MS WORK
bench.
The Miner needs IL IN cess of emergency.
The pfenesr mesdstt-canh set along without II
The Farmer needs e IN bis house, his ssaois'
and his stock yard.
The Steamboat nsan OF the Beatman needa
Il in liberia supply Ahoat and ashore
The Horse-fmmeIer needa h-lt u Dis oea'
friend and safest reliance
The steok-arewsr needs it-it win saTe MN
thousauds Of dollars and q world OF trouble.
4 Ths Railroad mas needs 4 and VIII need u %
long as his life Is round Of accidents and dangers
The Haekvvoodaman needs r. There Il noth
snvIike IL aa an antidots for ths dangers 70 NE
limb and comfort whieh surround the pioneer
rae Merchant ,useds Il about his store Amoni
hia employees. Accidsnts viii happen, sn0 whei
shsss come the Muaeans Kaniment Is wanted asoncs
Koep q Bostlstnshe Heuses 'Ea ne osas Q
economy. -.
Keep a BEETLE ~ tire Raetory, ieaimmedia'
IN case OF accident saves pain and loss Of wags
! Keep n Bostls Abwayata che Stable 10
nas VIXEN wanted.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-09-22

W2NrED.-IOOO hides at the
Tornwall Tan Yard six miles West
Of Okolona, for which the highest
market price in cash will be paid
T0RNwALL s BURKITT.
Orders given by J. A. Tornwall
in payment for hides will b
promptly settled on presentated
to the undersigned.
FaASK RvRKIrT.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-09-22

New Mississippian; The weather
last week was fairly sizzing, but
was cold, crystal iceberg com
pared 10 Frank Burkitt's editorial
against the treacherous machina-
toni of the ring.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-09-22
THE PICAYUNE,
The Leading Newspaper Of The S0It1

THE DAILY PICAYUNE
Il independents and fear .sss in It's sdito.
rial conduct. Ii has the widest and
most complete system Of ne W gathering
bv telegraph and correspondence, ana
the most accurate aud complete mar
ket, commercial and financial state
ments published in New Orleans.
THE SUNDAY PICAY UNE,
Which may he taken separately from
the daily subscription service. is tui
and complete IN all news departments.
with the added features Of household,
fashion aud society talk and feast OF
choice original and selected literary
METER for home reading. Tie special
writings Of Catherine Cole, Henry
Havme paris unrrrrn0ndeutl. jennie
June, Moliie Moore Davis, Hnd many
q hers. appear IN tha Sunday issue.
THE WEEKLY PIGAfUSE.
Ttis mammoth I6-paee paper Is the
h, Il and cheapest weekly paper pub
h~hed in the south. In condensed
form il congains ali the news Of the
weak. the cream IT alt literary matter
.nd the hsst special featufes Of the
Sunday lsSne. with an important Agri-
euitutal Department and the Latest
Marert R.t ~. TIE Weekly . pun,
+ s.. Il every Thursday, aud teHches All
suosol4bs a. l.r SUNDAY reading.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-09-22

Ifyou want 10 be happy buy one
of our woven wire cots, the best
summer time bed on earth. Price
reduced from IS, to $3.50.
r. w. CHANDLER & Co.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-09-22

go Coo "a 80. Y. G. :. Z.

rally arises " ny ahnMtA AeAht
There are a great many reasons
why every individual should be-
long to q Temperance organization.
The first is somewhat personal.
II is an advantage to every one to
be on the right side. You may
not drink and to all appearances
there may be no danger Of your
ever becoming q slave to drink,
still il is always best to have a bar
rier between you and temptation.
Then the influence. Every one
possesses influence in greater or
less degree, and we should be care
full how we use this power. By
your joining, some one else may
be led to take the pledge. Would I
it not be pleasant to know that
some one was led away from the
fearful path that ends in a drunk
ards grave BY your influence! II
may be only an Acquaintance, a
comparative stranger, or it may
be Of our loved ones. But wheth-
er il is friend or foe, win them
hack What can be moro terrible
to contemplate than drunkards
grave? Damp and darkened by
the shadows of friends waiting to
see the last Of the body they have
ruled so long. Then too an inhu-
ence should be exerted over young
people, teaching them the safe way
in their youth. But young people
may exert influence also, by unit
ing with temperance union, there
by inducing their elders to do like
wise. We are told in the Bible
about "casting bread upon the wa
tiers" and then comes the assur-
ance, ait shall return after many
days" So we should exert our
influence whether we see the ef
fscts Immediately or not.
Every one should join Tenn
perance Union. You may think
you are safe if you only drink
once day, but you are mistaken
"Honor and virtue, love and truth
All the glory and pride ofyouth,
Hope Of manhood, the wreathe o
fame,
High sndeavor and noble aim,
These are the treasures throw
away .
As the price Of drink from day t
day"
Do you think you can afford t
nay that much for what is merel
a sensual indulgence
But there are three reason
greatest of all that are summed u
in the motto of the W. G. 7. |
aFor God and Home and Nativ
Land" These. three alone al
sufficient 10 lead any one to sig
the pledge The first, "for Goo
the great Ruler of the univers
who with infinite mercy and GOO
ness cares for all His dependel
creatures. When we know tn
for every drunkard reclaimed the
is rejoicing about the great viii
throne, that angels and seraphin
sing, and over every part OF Il
glorious city Of the blessed rim
the cry tone more drunkard
formed" and the angel Of mer'
blots out with tears of reioicil
every black record against tn
name, while the recording ang
writes the name OF the one W
led him back to the straight a
narrow path" Then work
God and Temperance.
Then the second reason "a
Home" Home, home, swe
sweet home. incompetence strih
at the very foundation stones
home. The demon of the vi
cup watches with delight the 81
decay of the drunkard, the gr
uaI loss of the elastic step a
fresh hue Of health, but "
greater pleasure he notes the TO
of wife and children bow UNI
his iron rule, the fire on the hea
die ont, the food grow scanty
the walls fall apart letting in 81
o.s s,.ind and winters sut
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-09-22

Bs~ be sure and look at the
Dress Goods at J. Rubel 4 Co. sell
at - IL cents.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-09-22

Don't buy a ticket for any point
until you have consulted the Agent
Of the st. Louis, Arkansas & Texas
Railway.
VII Winfield, Gent Agt. Pass Dept
Texarkaita. Tex. d. Miller,
6en'l Pass AgtSt Louis, Mo
WP Homan, General Manager,
Texarkana, Tex
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-09-22
Hot SPRINGS al
Your Door.
.ThOB uffalOLithia water

The Great American Alkaline water.
used hv Hot springs Physicians In their
own eases and prescribed by them orGoat,
Rheumatism and all diseases Of Uric Acid
Diathesls. Bright's Disease ofthe Kidneys
etc. IN Dispesla and Indigestion and com
sterpation Of the Bowels, this water Is M
valuable.
DR.. d. +. Owens Is the agent for the sale
Of Iithia water aud keeps 1t constantly on
hand. Aug. Is
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-09-22
FEED & SALE STABLE
w. P. HICKMAN, PROP
HOUSTON, MIS- s.

Open At al times for he accommod
ton Of the pubic.
Special attention paid 70 the wants
Of local customers. and drummers,
dnd extra accommodations provided Tor
drovers. Terms reasonable.
Sept q 81.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-03-24

Above are the galleries of paintings, the
east devoted to the old masters and the west
to the modern school. Between these two are
long cases of rare pipes, snuff boxes, cutlery,
porcelain ware, etc.
The museum has increased greatly in size and
interest since it found its present abiding place
In Central park. Formerly ii occupied quarters
in a musty old brown stone building on
Fourteenth street now the home of a fulnit-
uro store and lager beer saloon. Probably
the saloon has more customers in a day taan
the museum had visitors in week But pri-
vate philanthropy took the struggling infant
TO its arms Foreign consuls, world travellers,
aestheticauy inclined merchants and diet
tante bankers, who fonnd recreation and
pride in securing the earth for artistic treas
ures, generously dumped these treasures
into the vacant cases and corners of the
Metropolitan. Some Of the collections are
merely loaned, while others have been gifts
and requests outright. All is not good that
is contained within its walls. From grave 10
gay, from grand TO mediocre, its contents
range.
And the people who so there are as varied
as the objects to be found therein.
There is the bright, busting school girl,
striving to crowd whole days work into
half an hour. Tho open eyed, snudge
faced street gamin. with his ever
ready criticism. The young person whose
education has been neglected and who finds
this an awful bore The cultured young lady,
who has been there lime and again. who
always gushes over the same Madonna and
Child" The profess ionalN with his
quiet appreciation or condemnatory express
sion of countennnce. The old connoisseur.
the park policeman, the nuIsemaid the
baby, the unemployed young man and
the retired old one, all flock hero on
the free days. For be it known, the pay
days are favored liy my lady il her car
rage, who Gisbmses twenty five cents on Mon
days and Tuesdays for what she could view
gratis Oh other days. Some things are rushed
by, some are dwelt before for an hour. In
some is found a rcmniscence of the country
lane, or the stretch of sea shore of childhood's
days. Here, in a pictured face, may be the
counterfeit prcsentInent of living countenance
there, the perfect expression of something we
have dreamt or thought. The old Bibles,
too, with their gaudily colored and impossi-
bly, formed prophets and good men, arc often
and curiously viewed
Many Of the directors of the museum eve
aveI'se to opening it on Sundays, while Tia
board Of aldermen has issued n resolution 81
its favor. No matter how the question is dc
cided the institution, while not cquaing the
Corcoran Art gallery and ono or two other
collections in some particular department, is
without doubt the best in oar part of tho
world